Butterflies Are Free to Fly.....

Jacket: My DIY (field jacket here); Top: LC Lauren Conrad (similar); Jeans: Loft;

Sandals: Marc Fisher via DSW; Handbag/Shades/Jewelry: Stella & Dot;

Nail Polish: 5th Ave Essie

This jacket! Let's just talk about this jacket. I'm obsessed with how this turned out!  Do you remember when I blogged about making it? Well, I finished it that week and I've worn almost daily since then. My mom photographed the first wearing, but from the angle of the camera, my head was bigger than my body! Not a flattering look. And, every time I've worn it since then, I simply haven't had a chance to take blog pics. Life is crazy and April was insane! Just trust me, and anyone who's come in contact with me over the last month, when I tell you that this jacket is like my second skin. Second skin to that linen tee from Target! (Which I wear under this jacket almost every wearing!)

 My other obsession these days are these jeans! I'm not sure if anyone else is embracing the high-waisted jean craze, but this girl is! I wasn't so sure upon my first wearing, but I assure you, I wear them just as often as I wear the linen tee and jacket! They are super comfy, the perfect length of all of my booties and sandals, and I think pretty flattering. I wish I owned about ten pairs! I love them that much! This whole look screams what I'm living in and living for in my every day fashion. If this is how a mama dresses, then I'm totally on trend!

 

 

I'm working on a few more fashion related DIY projects and I can't wait to share the how-tos and stylings with you! I love up-cycling a piece that I haven't worn in ages! And, it's simply fun to do!

We are off for a mama and McKinley day! We haven't had one for a while. Looking forward to a day at Crown Center. Who knows what trouble we can get into on a Tuesday.

See you back here tomorrow!

Wednesday Wants - The Gladiator Sandal

I am in search of the perfect Gladiator sandal and apparently, I'm pretty picky when it comes to the right style! It needs to be brown. I don't think I want the kind that laces all the way up my leg, unless I try it on and love it. I'm thinking I want it more ankle length but with laces up the foot to the ankle. But I also love the look of a simple leather criss-cross style with a little detail. Sounds kind of specific, huh?

Turns out, there are five that fit my requirements, but not sure they are in stores. I kind of need them now. I have a dress I'm dying to style them with, so I need to be able purchase and bring home. It's no secret that I'm in love with the BOHO look that's currently on trend, and I just picked up a darling white lace dress from Tulip that I think needs this style sandal to achieve the look I'm going for. Let's hope I can find them soon!

Here are my five picks! I'm loving the pink in the center and the Rachel Zoe nude flat. Check them out!

One/Two/Three/Four/Five

I also love these and these for a heeled option! So many shoes so little time! 

Happy Wednesday!!!

January Tres Chic - A New Addition

Hey hey!! It's January, a Wednesday, and Tres Chic day! With a new year comes resolutions and goals, and by now they're either still going strong or have been put to bed. I don't typically make resolutions, I'm one to put them to bed, but this year is a little different. I posted a couple of weeks ago that my mom got me a Fitbit for Christmas and I'm not using it to lose weight. I'm using it to get moving! 

This is also the time of year where I find I get a little lazy. It's cold, you can't really get out and walk/run, and I don't like going to the gym because of the new year resolutioners taking up the treadmills. But with my cool gadget, I'm on the go! And because I'm on the go, I needed an awesome motivator to keep me going. What is that you ask? A great new pair of sneakers! I wanted something that didn't totally look like a sneaker, but instead had a little pazazz! And talk about pazazz! Nothing like a raspberry tennie to get you up and moving!

And I've teamed up with my fellow Tres Chic girls to give you a little more inspiration in the kicks department. Check out all the looks, links, and deets below!

I am in love with Caitlin's high tops!! A little old school and totally chic! 

 Lucca bike jacket similar here and here, Old Navy tee (old) similar here and here, 
Old Navy black jeans, J.Crew Nike high tops, Nickel and Suede scarf, House of Harlow earrings,  
Ralph sunnies, and David Yurman ring 

And here is our new addition! Let's welcome Jana of Jana Style Blog to our Tres Chic family! I met Jana a little over a year ago at a Rebecca Minkoff event at Hall's and we literally had started following each other on Twitter that afternoon! Been friends ever since! I love how Jana has kept the gray theme throughout the look, totally inspired by her gray Converse, and the coat is fab!!
 

  Black and White Cardi {Bogatte} Tee-Shirt {VS Pink} Dark Wash Denim {Vanity} Blue Handbag {c/o Audacious Boutique} Gray Converse {DSW similar} Necklace {gift} Sunglasses {Urban Outfitters}


I'm living in my Adidas tennie's! They are comfy, chic, and colorful which keeps me stylish while casual! I'm a happy girl!

 Vest: Land's End; Sweater: Magaschoni (similar); T-Shirt: Boden (various colors);  
Jeans: Banana Republic (similar); Scarf: Gift; Sneakers: Adidas via DSW; Shades: MbyMJ 


I am so excited about a new year for the Tres Chic girls! Tons of trends on the horizon, style challenges to tackle, and as always, we're looking for suggestions from you! Let us know what questions you have or styles you are interested in seeing. We are up for anything!

Stay chic!